Student Executive Committee 2025

President | Mackenzie Borine

Mackenzie Borine is a third-year hospitality management major with a minor in theatre. She is from Bucks County, PA, and loves all Philadelphia sports teams. She is very excited to bring new ideas to Hillel and to better Penn State’s Jewish Community.

Vice President | Aidan Dlugacz, 

Aidan is a third-year student with a double major in International Politics and Russian, concentrating on National security. Involved in various organizations on campus, such as his role as Vice President of the Russian Studies Club and former Legislative Vice Chair of Penn State Lion Caucus, Aidan strives to participate in every opportunity that Penn State offers its students. Honoring his long ancestral heritage, Aidan seeks to foster and develop a thriving and intelligent Jewish community. WE ARE, and Go, Birds!

Thon Chair | Brett Spivack

Brett Spivack is a third-year majoring in Biology on a pre-med track with a certificate in the Smeal Business and Fundamentals. Brett is from Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Brett is very involved in THON both for Hillel, where he works with Hillel Benefitting THON’s paired family (The Layn Burger-Rodriguez Family), and in a THON committee (Rules & Regulations). He is very eager to see Hillel’s involvement in THON in his last two school years at Penn State!

Treasurer | Rotem Cohen

Rotem Cohen is a first-year student from Rockville, MD, planning to major in Computer Science and minor in English. She is thrilled to work with Hillel to create an uplifting and joyful experience for the Jewish community on campus.

Secretary |Jackie Fassbender

Jackie Fassbender is a first-year student in the BS/MBA program, studying integrative science. In her free time, Jackie likes writing and connecting with her friends over a cup of coffee. She is excited to further her connections with the Hillel community, share new ideas, and foster Hillel to greater heights.